This is the story of a plot of land and subsequently built home, and the women who inhabited it. It shared the trials, tribulations, hopes, and dreams of these women. Other reviewers have complained about too much history, but I feel it provided the appropriate context to weave all the pieces together.

There were times when I could not put this book down, and other times when I just wanted it to be over. I found myself reading it at 3 AM, so it was definitely captivating; however, there were also times when I wondered if I had somehow accidentally found myself into a different book.

I enjoyed the import aspects of Native American history and teaching about the Shakers. The book was a little to woke for my tastes; which I could not relate to a lot of the main characters mind set. Most importantly the aspects with her battles of alcoholism were spot on. A fair book but just not my usual style of book reading.

This book was ok… way too much side history that went on in it though. It became confusing at times and seemed like history overload.

Excellent read